AG v Gaughran [1997] JRC 225 (12 December 1997)

AG v Gaughran [1997] JRC 225 (12 December 1997)

The court determined that the offence warranted a custodial sentence to reflect its seriousness and deter similar conduct.

Citation
[1997] JRC 225
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Gaughran
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 December 1997
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction upheld, custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Public Order

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Gaughran

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for public order offence

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that the offence warranted a custodial sentence to reflect its seriousness and deter similar conduct.

Court Disposition

conviction upheld, custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • respondent sentenced to imprisonment